Staff Application

Thank you for your interest in Chop Point! If you'd like to apply to be a counselor at Chop Point, you have the option to apply online. Please fill out all of the sections below before clicking the submit button. You will not be able to submit this form without filling out every section. If you do not have an answer to a section, please put a "--" or "n/a" in that space. If you have any questions, please contact us by calling (207) 443-5860. If you'd prefer to mail in your form, please contact us and we will send one to you.

In order to be employed by Chop Point you must be at least 18 years of age, having completed at least one year of College or University. Chop Point does not have a Junior Counselor or C.I.T. program. In addition, we are only able to employ those who have the proper papers for working in the United States. Preference will be given to those with a U.S. Drivers License.

NOTE: Pressing Enter/Return will attempt to submit an online form. So use the Tab key to move between the form fields and do not press Enter or Return until you are ready to submit your application.

POSITION TYPE

What type of job are your applying for? (click on underlined job titles for details)
Lifeguard
Cabin Counselor
Nurse
Kitchen Staff
Trip Leader

BACKGROUND

Last Name: First Name:
Date of Birth:  
Sex: Male Female
Height: Weight:

Home Address:
Home City:
Home State/Province: Home Zip: 
Home Country:
Home Telephone:
Home Fax:
School Address:
School City:
School State/Province: School Zip:
School Country:
School Telephone:
E-Mail address:
Church Affiliation:
Driver's License number:
Driver's License State: Expires:

Do you have any physical or mental impairments that would affect your position as a counselor to teens? Yes No
If so, please describe:

Have you ever been arrested, convicted of felony? Yes No
If "yes", please describe:

Have you had any highway accidents within the past 3 years? Yes No
If "yes", please describe:

EDUCATION

High School:
G.P.A.:
Graduation Date:

College:
Field(s) of study:
G.P.A.:
Graduation Date:

EMPLOYMENT:

Employer:
Supervisor:
Full Address:
Phone:
Dates Employed From: To:
Nature of Work:

Employer:
Supervisor:
Full Address:
Phone:
Dates Employed From: To:
Nature of Work:

CAMP ACTIVITIES

(Required for those applying to be camp counselors only)
In this section, please identify those activities you are able to lead or assist. Select the first button, labeled "L", if you feel prepared to LEAD an activity. Select the second button, labeled "A", if you feel you can ASSIST with an activity. If you have no experience with a particular activity, leave the "N/A" button selected.
  L A N   L A N
Swimming Life guarding
Sailing Canoeing
Rowing Water skiing
Wind surfing Kayaking
Rafting Volleyball
Softball Tennis
Basketball Field Sports
Ceramics Sketching
Watercolors Pottery
Sewing Photography
Drama Aerobics
Jogging Campcraft
Canoeing Bicycling
Backpacking Fishing
Sailing Bible discussions
Campfires Song leading
Sunday morning worship

Are there any specific assignments or responsiblities you would especially enjoy if you became a staff member at Chop Point?

State any past experiences, musical talents, honors, skills which you feel help qualify you for the work of Chop Point.

Are your available to work from June 4, 2009 through August 13, 2009 Yes No
If "no", please explain:

How did you hear about Chop Point?

Preferred Camper Age Range (for counselors only) -- rank from 1 to 4 in order of preference (1 being most preferable):
(11-12) (13-14) (14-15) (16-17)

CERTIFICATIONS

Place a check next to those certificates that you currently hold, which will be valid through the end of the summer 2008:
Water Safety Instructor
Lifeguard
First Aid
Maine Trip Leader
Wilderness First Aid
Commercial (Bus) Drivers License
CPR for the Professional Rescuer
Registered Nurse
Boat Captain's License

STATEMENT OF FAITH

Please write a brief statement as to your Christian faith and your purpose in life.

REFERENCES

For references, kindly submit the names and addresses of your pastor and three other adults. Please do not include relatives.
Reference #1 (Pastor):
Mailing Address:
City, State Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Occupation:

Reference #2:
Mailing Address:
City, State Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Occupation:

Reference #3:
Mailing Address:
City, State Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Occupation:

Reference #4:
Mailing Address:
City, State Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Occupation:

COMMENTS

SUBMISSION

Upon submission of the application, we will contact your references for a recommendation. Please send us (via email, fax or postal mail) a recent photo of yourself.

After receiving completed applications and recommendations from all applicants, we will conduct phone interviews prior to making our decisions. You can expect to hear from us before April 15. If you have questions about your application, please call us at (207)443-5860.

Note: By submission of this application for employment on the staff of Chop Point, it is assumed: (1) you have been born anew into the family of God; (2) you have no physical or mental handicaps which would interfere with the camp purpose and routine; (3) you will enter into the spirit of the work. Smoking and alcohol are not permitted on Chop Point grounds.